Neighbors, local lawmakers, union officials and local leaders are renewing their wake up call to Mayor Bill de Blasio and the FDNY, to reactivate Engine Co. 261 before it’s too late to save lives. The engine company located at a hook and ladder firehouse at 37-20 29th Street in the Dutch Kills section of Long Island City served the community […]
Hot Fun In The Summertime
Don’t think about the future or the past, be here now! Yes, summer’s finally here, but it doesn’t last forever, so don’t hide from the sun and heat, embrace it. You can have cool, shady breaks in the parks, or splash down at Rockaway Beach or the many public pools that have recently been renovated. Or be different and ice […]
Letters to the Editor
Treacherous Trump To The Editor: Americans have been perceived throughout the world as saviors and as villains. Our past includes episodes of greatness and questionable actions. History is the means to look back, permitting evaluation of our decisions and actions. In large measure America has been the guardian of democracy, freedom and goodness. We have made errors yet our balance […]
NYC To Enter New Era Of Freight Moving
New York City is the third most traffic-congested city in the world and is second only to Los Angeles in the US, according to INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard. Traffic congestion cost the local economy $862 million in 2017. Depending on crucial but aging marine, rail and highway infrastructure, the city relies on trucks to move nearly 90 percent of freight, […]
Orangetheory Fitness’ Definitive Workouts Coming To Astoria
Orangetheory Fitness is coming to Astoria this fall! They will be located off 31st Street and Broadway, right under the N/W subway line. Orangetheory Fitness is a one-hour full-body workout that focuses on strength, power, and endurance. You can burn up to 500 calories during your workout and even more calories for up to 36 hours post-workout. You will get […]
Local-Express
Michael FreelandMichael Freeland has established an extensive career as an actor and producer since arriving in Astoria in 2001. He currently produces The Sparrow Film Project in Astoria, which is in its 10th year. The Sparrow Film Project is an incredibly lively local event that taps into the creative energy of Astoria and the surrounding neighborhoods. Mike’s film producing credits include […]
The Louis Armstrong’s Wonderful World Festival
On July 21 the fifth annual Louis Armstrong’s Wonderful World Festival was held quite fittingly in Queens, as Louis lived in a home in Corona and was very fond of the area. Originally the festival was scheduled to be held at Flushing Meadows Corona Park but due to some severe weather warnings, the event was moved to Colden Auditorium in […]
Golden, Hevesi Lead Coalition For Shelters For Trafficking Survivors
The primary need for victims of human trafficking is a safe place to stay to escape their abusers. In order to assist survivors of trafficking, New York State Senator Martin Golden (SD 22), vice chair, Majority Conference, and Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi (AD 28), chair, Assembly Standing Committee on Social Services, several human trafficking survivors and multiple not-for-profit survivors’ advocacy […]
Igloo Café and Restaurant
There is no better complement to a beautiful summer day or antidote to a sweltering hot one than a quick jaunt over to the Igloo Café. It’s a cute restaurant with exposed brick walls, tile floors, comfortable booths, and a private patio out back that has a mural wall and umbrella-shaded tables and chairs. The menu offers an uncountable number […]